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STL → DAL
Which side of the plane to sit from St Louis Lambert International Airport (St. Louis) to Dallas Love Field (Dallas)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side is superior for this route because it offers the best opportunity to see the St. Louis Arch during departure and provides a breathtaking panoramic view of the Dallas skyline during the final approach into Love Field.
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St. Louis Skyline
Catch a glimpse of the Gateway Arch and Busch Stadium shortly after taking off from Lambert.
Ozark National Forest
Fly over the rolling, densely forested hills of southern Missouri and northern Arkansas.
Ouachita Mountains
Observe the unique east-west running ridges of this mountain range near the Oklahoma border.
Lake Ray Hubbard
A massive reservoir in the eastern Dallas metroplex that signals your final approach.
Dallas Downtown
A spectacular view of the Reunion Tower and the Bank of America Plaza as you descend into Love Field.
Sit on the left for the iconic 'Big D' skyline view. On approach to DAL from the north, the plane typically banks east of downtown, putting the skyscrapers directly in view. Morning flights offer the best lighting on the Ozark foliage without the afternoon sun glare.
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Missouri River
Watch the winding path of the Missouri River as it prepares to merge with the Mississippi.
Table Rock Lake
A popular recreational lake with hundreds of miles of shoreline visible near the Branson area.
Lake Eufaula
Oklahoma's largest lake, easily identifiable by its sprawling, branching arms.
Lewisville Lake
A major North Texas landmark visible just before the plane enters the urban sprawl of Dallas.
DFW International
Spot one of the world's busiest airports and its massive terminal complex from your elevated vantage point.
The right side is ideal for nature lovers wanting to see the major waterways of Missouri and Oklahoma. Sunset flights are particularly beautiful on this side, as the light reflects off the numerous lakes in the DFW metroplex during descent.
Book Hotels in DallasDistance: 878 km (546 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 28 min
Departure: STL (38.748697, -90.370003)
Arrival: DAL (32.847099, -96.851799)
Route Type: Domestic
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